Celebrating 5 years in Central Colorado! Thousand of miles, eight counties, and over 170 events in 2016 – it was a great season! From Breckenridge to Rye and Crested Butte to Denver we met amazing people and saw amazing things. We remembered the camera more this year, here are some of the events SER was a part of. Keep in mind, the majority of our events are not fully set up before we leave.

There are so many options in Chaffee County to host an event. Some we discover through our clients like the Denver couple which hosted several events for all their guests. House Rock Kitchen on East Main in Buena Vista held their welcome event. SER set up tenting to cover an L shape portion of the patio for guest seating.

First tent out of two being installed at Big Horn Lodge, which is west of Nathrop, Colorado on CR 162. We often have brides panic when the blue tarp comes out before the white top. The blue tarp is a ground cloth to help us protect our white canopies and walls during installation. Our tents are only 2 years old and we do all we can to help keep them looking new!

With all the amazing views in the Colorado Rockies we are never surprised what our next venue will be. This wedding was held at the Bride’s family home west of Buena Vista. Our 35×40 Hex tent is great alone for events with 40-90 people. Or, if you have a larger crowd, use it with one of our other tents to create a space that fits your needs.

It’s not often we are guests at a wedding but we made it to one of our dear friend’s wedding in August! Ceremony was at the summit of Poncha Pass. A rain storm rolled in right at ceremony time and thankfully the Retro Camper Lounge was there for the bride and bridesmaids. Everyone else waited out the storm in vehicles. The ceremony ended up taking place under the 20×20 tent that was initially installed for shade, but ended up being used to keep the crowd dry! A lovely reception featured a backyard party with BBQ, mac and cheese cook off, marshmallow roasting & dancing.

Heart of the Rockies Un-Bridal Show is hosted early every year to showcase some of the top vendors in Chaffee County. The 2017 show will be at the Salida SteamPlant, Saturday, January 28th, from 1-4 pm. For more information visit Heart of the Rockies Wedding Association. Settings Event Rental is proud to be a founding member of the association.

Just 10 minutes west of Salida, Bright Start Ranch is a beautiful log home sitting on 40 acres facing the Sawatch Range. Adjacent to the home is a lawn perfect for small tent weddings/ceremonies or other family gatherings. At Bright Star Ranch Settings Event Rental can provide 20×20 high peak tents, cafe lighting, heating, chairs, tables, Bose L1 Compact sound, dishware, silverware and more.

If you’re an outdoor couple like most Coloradans, take another look at public lands for your next event. The San Isabel National Forest or Royal Gorge BLM offer special group permits to host your event off the grid around Chaffee County. With plenty of space and wild views this option is becoming a popular way to create a special event for you and your guests.

Hutchinson Ranch is tucked behind cottonwood trees along the Little Arkansas River between Salida and Poncha Springs. Hutchinson Ranch was established in 1868 to raise cattle by some of the first pioneers in the valley. Today cattle still run the land and you will often see some in the pasture or corrals when driving into the venue. When the barn isn’t quite big enough for all your family and friends SER can set up a tent. We can aslo provide tables, chairs, sound, trash cans, lighting, heating and additional equipment for this location.

When our Hex tent came out this year, it was the star of the show. Centered between two 20×40 tents it creates a center area for mingling guests and food service. The panorama window walls are perfect to keep the rain out, warm the tent and allow your guests to see the Rocky Mountain views.

This local bride had a beautiful event at her parent’s home located on the Arkansas River just outside of Salida, Colorado. The tenting was set up in the horse arena close to the barn. The barn was converted into a bar with a lounge area. Guests camped with their dogs along the river and took solar showers with water heated by the sun.

Tucked in a low treed meadow west of Buena Vista this location has plenty of potential. In August a local couple hosted a large wedding with lots of family and friends who partied dry beneath our high peak tents.

Rancho Caballo west of Buena Vista is part of the YoungLife Trails West camp. The location is a working ranch and offers amazing views and farm animals to watch. With two large families and a lot of friends, this couple had over 200 guests. Plenty of level ground in the large hay meadow make this spot fun and beautiful.

Fall 2016 was one of the most beautiful SER has had. Warm, cloudless days and crisp nights made perfect conditions for outdoor events. For two years in a row we have had our last big wedding of the year at Big Horn Lodge. When the bride chooses all of our best pieces it’s one to watch. And, it’s all local with members of Heart of the Rockies Wedding Association providing key elements.

Salida Golf Course has long been a favorite place for receptions and ceremony site. This summer a couple picked the lawn adjacent to the clubhouse as the location for their event. Nestled under large trees with huge views to the west this location has easy in town access and lots of green grass.

In Howard, at the base of the Twin Sisters, this quite, small vacation rental is surrounded by nature. It features beautiful trees, a lush meadow and a pond. Here we saw the most incredible sunset of the year!

Tucked back in the trees near Mt. Princeton this family’s property was on 1,500 acres overlooking the Chalk Cliffs, Collegiate Peaks and Upper Arkansas Valley. Ceremony was held near large ponderosa pine trees and guests then gathered at the family home under SER tents. The clients called early and Settings Event Rental was able to assist with a site review to determine exactly how the tents and equipment would be installed.

At the Turner Farm in Buena Vista pioneers once grew apples and now it offers a glimpse back into a long lost era. The venue provides power, restrooms, plenty of parking and a unique setting for guests. Behind the historical house a a perfect location to set up a tent for your event. And, a pair of bucks hang out in the shade of the orchid making it a perfect opportunity for guests to experience wild Colorado.

Located right on the Arkansas River near Howard, this event featured two 20×40 tents with walls to block wind and rain. The event was was held on a friend’s property which included a perfect river take out spot for a large group of rafters.

These simple white chairs made a statement at Monarch Mountain Lodge. Located on Monarch Pass about 20 minutes west of Salida, the lodge offers a neat ceremony location near a pond surrounded by aspen trees and big mountain views.

This ceremony location was perhaps the most beautiful of the season. Held in June at the Twin Lakes at the Praying Angel Fishing/Day Use Area SER provided white plastic chairs that the groomsmen set, Bose L1 Compact and battery pack.

This new retro looking camper is a perfect gathering place for the bridal party to hang out. The camper features a flush toilet, lounging sofa, fridge, stove, table and a cute outdoor set up. Not intended for overnight sleeping, this unit is a nice treat for those VIPs who need a comfy spot to relax and be part of your special day. Optional air conditioner available when connected to 120V power. Delivered with approx. 30 gallons of non-potable water.

Christopher at Settings Event Rental spent six months researching companies and options before choosing our first frame and cable tents. We choose quality products because your event and guests matter. Tents don’t just keep you dry, they create shade and offer a central gathering place. Tents help signify something important is happening and ours do just that. Here are just a few things that set us apart:
* Our tents are new and have been used for only one season. They aren’t dirty.
* With 20 feet of space between side legs our frame and cable tents have less guy lines and fewer side legs than a clumsy pole tent.
* Large panorama window walls to enclose the space when you need it but still allow you to have your Rocky Mountain views. Use these walls to also block gusty wind.
* High peaks that make a statement. It’s a lofty signal pointing guests towards the action.
* Because there is no center post to the ground you have a larger usable and unobstructed area.
* Because our tents are modular, they can be used to create unique shapes and designs. And we can scale them up in size to make larger spaces.
* Engineered fabric and aluminum tubing for challenging weather conditions. We use 30 inch stakes and high strength webbing and ratchets to safely secure the tents.
* Optional water blasting available, white barrels that match. No mismatched, ugly blue barrels here.

Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples!There's still time to plan a 2017 wedding right here in the Heart of the Rockies! Take a look a some of Central Colorado's venues and amazing adventure opportunities you and your guests can enjoy.

At Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, a wedding or event is truly easy. Featuring multiple event spaces Mt. Princeton can host small intimate dinners or large receptions with full service. Guests can choose from several lodging options including large cabins. And, of course, there’s the hot springs themselves which are amazing.

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Settings Event Rental has tents, tables, chairs and other party equipment that fits all kinds of budgets and styles. There’s no doubt our chairs, high peak tents and wood tables make a statement guests will be sure to remember. But when you’re looking for something a little low key and casual, we’ve got that covered […]

In Summer 2016 Settings Event Rental provided more equipment in Crested Butte than in any previous season. Loaded with dramatic mountain views and filled with a relaxed and friendly mountain vibe, the folks over in CB do it right. There are plenty of venue and vendor choices and lots of recreational activities to choose from. […]

Check out these photos snapped from Summer 2016. We traveled lots of miles were able to see some pretty cool places and animals. My favorite had to be the fox that came running up to us in Crested Butte. The deer were lounging and eating at Turner Farm and the marmot was found up in […]